The best team building activities & group events

Your team can craft delicious pizza in this hands-on culinary experience designed for groups and team building. The class is led by a professional chef host who walks participants through each step of the pizza making process, from rolling the dough and picking out their favorite toppings to offering tips and tricks for creating the perfect pie. Once the pizzas are built, they’ll be baked to perfection, and your team can then sample their creations. The atmosphere is laid back and interactive, creating great opportunities for your group to relax and get to know one another. Everything needed to make a homemade pizza from scratch is provided, eliminating the stress of having to source enough ingredients for each team member.

If pizza isn’t up your alley, you can opt for a different kind of cooking class, like a handmade pasta course. In this interactive course, which can be held in-person or online, your team members will learn how to ditch the heavily processed, dry, boxed pasta in favor of homemade noodles, ravioli, and pasta that they made from scratch. Participants will learn how to handle every step of the process, from properly mixing the flour and water to rolling out and shaping the dough to ensure that each piece of pasta comes out perfectly. Once the handmade pasta is finished, your host will guide everyone through the process of preparing a delicious pasta dish using their newly made noodles and a collection of other ingredients that are provided for every participant.

Help bring your team together over a shared experience of learning the art of cocktail making. A professional mixologist host teaches how to mix, shake, and stir a variety of cocktails while also encouraging your team to step out of their comfort zones and try something new. The materials to make three cocktails are provided, and the ingredients for drinks are called The Day Dream, It’s 5:00 Somewhere, and Pretty Rad. Each participant can choose the spirit of their choice for each cocktail, though tequila, vodka, whiskey, and Elderflower liqueur are the options provided with registration. The interactive nature of the workshop makes it easy for everyone to engage, get involved, and bond with one another over this creative process.

Group pottery events are hands-on classes where your team can unwind while learning the art of pottery wheel throwing. This New York City-based workshop is beginner-friendly and covers the basics of how to make a cup or bowl shape on the pottery wheel. A host will kick off the event by welcoming everyone and teaching the basics through a short demonstration. Next, your team can dive into working on the wheel themselves, though the host is available at all times to help guide them along if needed. At the end of the event, each creation is finished by being fired and glazed before they’re able to be taken home just one week later. All the materials needed to participate are provided, though your team should consider wearing clothes they won’t mind getting dirty with clay.

For teams that thrive in a fun, competitive atmosphere, Private Trivia may be just the activity needed to get everyone engaged. There are numerous categories you can include in the game, ranging from music and movies to pop culture and sports. There are four rounds of trivia in the hour-long event, and some may even feature a mixed bag of seasonal trivia. Each private trivia event has a host throughout to introduce the game, go over any rules, and keep the energy up during each round. Half of the event places your group into mini-teams, while the other half has everyone work together as a whole. You can expect the game to be filled with laughter, fun facts, and a bit of friendly competition.

Escape rooms are a great way to bring your team members together and get them engaging with one another as they attempt to solve puzzles, gather clues, and work their way out of one of these expertly crafted experiences. Escape rooms are becoming popular all over the country, so it is very likely that you’ll be able to find a handful of options in your local area, and you can search for rooms by theme, time, or difficulty. Escape rooms are excellent team building activities because they encourage lateral thinking and cooperation while still offering a fun and rewarding experience for everyone involved. While you may need to schedule multiple visits depending on your group size, you can’t go wrong by signing your team members up for one of these fun and challenging team building experiences.

Help break the ice and inspire your team to get creative with a Paint & Sip Party designed for groups. Each Paint & Sip Party for team building is hosted by a professional artist who teaches the basics of acrylic painting. This is a completely beginner-friendly activity requiring no painting experience, making it a great choice for groups of all sizes and artistic abilities. Each attendee receives a bottle of wine and an acrylic painting kit they’ll use to recreate an image of their choice. The host walks participants through each step of the painting process while they’re able to sit back, enjoy their glass of wine, and create a beautiful piece of art. There’s also ample time for your team to converse and bond in a stress-free environment.

Give your team a chance at game night fun in this exciting spin on the popular game show format. Your colleagues will be broken up into teams and get the chance to shout ‘good answer’ in support of their ‘family’ as a professional host does their best Steve Harvey impersonation. This event is a surefire hit and will give your team members plenty of opportunity to have fun, be competitive with one another, and test their creative thinking in this head-to-head competition. The rounds are fast and give you plenty of time to play multiple games, switch up teams and cover a lot of ground in terms of the kinds of questions you’ll be asked. Don’t wait and sign your team up for one of these exciting competitive events today.

Another spin on a daytime TV classic, Guess the Price team building events offer a competitive way to determine who has the best sense of value and who knows how to find a great deal when they see it. In this game, which can be played as a solo competition or in teams, you will see your colleagues playing minigames to identify the price of everything from a poorly conditioned Batman #7 to a new Mazda and everything you can imagine in-between. You’ll get a chance to learn new things about your team members, work together (or against one another) to claim bragging rights, and make some fun memories in this exciting and fast-paced collection of games.

Whether in-person or online, a group scavenger hunt is a great way to get your team members working together, thinking on their feet, and building connections with one another. If held in-person, you and your team members will have the chance to visit scenic or interesting locales (like museums and parks) and try and decipher the necessary items, collect them, and return to the central point as quickly as possible. Online, the set-up will be much the same, but team members will need to find items (including some concepts of items, like something with personal symbolic value) from around their homes after they have figured out the cryptic riddles and puzzles that make up their scavenger hunt list. Either way, this is sure to be a fun and competitive experience that your team members will love to be a part of.

Another fresh spin on an old classic, these engaging team building events swap the tired number calling of a traditional Bingo game for a collection of multimedia challenges that will have your team members answering trivia, identifying songs, reciting movies, and even running around their homes looking for items that will let them get a notch on their bingo card. This fun and engaging event is sure to be a hit, and it will get your team members talking, thinking, and strategizing amongst themselves as they compete to be the first to get a bingo. There are also a few themed versions of the game available, including a ‘90s edition and in-person and 30-minute versions of the event.

A Wine and Cheese Tasting Workshop is an option for those looking to elevate their team building experience. This workshop blends a captivating wine and cheese-tasting experience with an activity to foster stronger connections between teammates. Participants will learn all about different wine and cheese pairings and how different flavors complement each other, all from a professional wine & cheese expert. The relaxed atmosphere encourages conversation between groups and allows them to connect on a more personal level during the experience. There’s also time during the workshop for participants to ask questions and get feedback on their own pairing ideas. By the end of the class, your team will feel closer to one another and know how to have more elevated discussions about what they're tasting.

Wine and cheese aren’t the only artisanal treats that your team members can enjoy as part of a tasting course. For example, while most people are familiar with milk chocolate, chocolate is actually incredibly complex, and there are hundreds of chocolate making traditions around the world that you may wish to sample. In this tasting event, your team members will each receive a chocolate flight, and a professional chocolatier will provide guided lessons on the rich and complex history of chocolate production techniques and how different regions make unique chocolate. The course will give your team members a chance to relax and enjoy new kinds of artisanal chocolate, making this a great team building event for anyone looking to reward their team members with a celebratory opportunity to try new things.

Brick Building Challenges for Teams are activities that require teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity to complete. The class provides time for both individual and team challenges where your team will think outside the box to build unique structures with Legos. Participants are faced with a set of prompts requiring them to put their architectural skills and creativity to the test. Some examples of challenges they may face include creating self-portraits or building a zoo scene. The goal is for each participant to work together to successfully tell a story through their brick creations, with a winner being chosen by popular vote at the end of each round. There is a host for the event duration to facilitate a fun and engaging experience for each member of your team.

A group sculpting class is a unique way to bring your team together over their favorite beverages and a chance to sculpt a lifelike head from clay. This activity helps bring out each participant's inner artist and gives them a chance to unwind with their colleagues. Everyone is encouraged to bring their favorite drink to class to learn about the art of sculpting before diving in themselves. Be prepared to roll your sleeves up and get your hands in the clay as you create realistic facial features on the sculpted head. There’s no prior experience required for this activity, making it an excellent way for teams to learn how to capture the nuances and expressions of the human form through sculpting.

If you are looking for some simpler artistic experiences for your team members, consider signing up for a drawing workshop. In just an hour and a half, your group will be able to take their artistic abilities from stick figure-style drawings to developing their unique style as an artist. There’s no prior drawing experience needed to participate in one of these interactive workshops, though a sketch pad and pencils are needed to complete the exercises. There’s an experienced host available throughout the entire class to help everyone get the hang of drawing and keep the energy upbeat and positive. The atmosphere in the workshop is laid back and relaxed, making it easy for your team to bond while tapping into their artistic skills.

If you’re looking for a way for your team to destress and relax, a Group Art & Meditation class is an excellent option. This one-of-a-kind workshop is designed in a way that brings harmony and creativity to its participants through coloring and simple breathing meditation. The workshop promotes peaceful enjoyment and community spirit, both important elements that can carry over into the workplace after the event. You won’t have to worry about finding enough materials for your time either, as everything needed is provided with registration. Each member will receive a coloring book with mandala designs and a set of gel pens to bring the pages to life. At the end of the class, your team will be able to take home their beautifully colored mandala and reflect on the meditation portion to see if it’s something they want to implement in their daily routine.

If you are looking for a holiday activity that is sure to be a smash, you can sign your team members up for a white elephant gift exchange. In one of these fun and festive events, you and your team members will take turns opening and stealing presents from one another until everyone leaves the event with a gift of their own to take home (or have been sent to them by the organizers if you are hosting a virtual event). These gift exchanges are a fun and quick way to celebrate the holiday season in a way that anyone can participate in, ensuring that all of your team members have a chance to enjoy the festivities and leave feeling like they’ve had a wonderful holiday experience to share with their coworkers.

Ring in the end of the year and celebrate everything you’ve accomplished alongside your team in a fun and festive holiday party. These parties, which can be held in-person or online, are excellent ways to reward your team members for a job well done and to send the year off on a high note. While there are a lot of options available for Christmas parties, there are also options for other end-of-year holidays, like Thanksgiving or New Year's. Whether you want to host a gift exchange, play some fun holiday themed games with your team members, or just have an excuse to invite everyone together for a relaxing evening and some good food and wine, there is sure to be a perfect option when planning your next holiday party.

Another holiday gift exchange event that is always sure to be a success is a team Secret Santa event. This kind of gift exchange will see everyone on your team drawing a random name of another participant for whom they will need to get a holiday gift. You can customize the event in a wide range of different ways, including setting a baseline price cap, working to get members of smaller teams paired with one another, or even helping source gifts from participants looking for an easy way to handle the stress of gift giving. Once it is time for your Secret Santa exchange, a professional host will make sure that the event goes smoothly and that everyone is able to open their gift, guess their Secret Santa, and participate in a range of other fun Christmas events.

One activity that’s sure to get your team in the holiday spirit is a Gingerbread House Holiday Party, where they can work with an upbeat host to create their gingerbread masterpieces. This activity is both beginner and family-friendly, making it the perfect choice for nearly any type of team. The host will provide helpful tips on how to create a festive gingerbread house while also playing a fun holiday-themed playlist to keep the energy high. There is also a ‘show and tell’ portion of the class where each participant will be able to show off their gingerbread creation to their colleagues. All of the materials needed to create a holiday house are provided and include gingerbread cookies, icing, sprinkles, and several types of decorative elements.